Tag Archives: Bob Costas
I’m Gonna Miss You, Bob Costas
You too, Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. The following came to my attention during the closing ceremonies. It was one final, harsh kick to the gut: the Olympics being over probably means that I have to break up with Bob … Continue reading
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Mary Carillo: Expert in Canadiana
I think a lot of us fell a little in love with Mary Carillo over the course of Vancouver 2010. I know Kathleen and I did; I suspect that you might have. Mary Carillo’s late night coverage got us through … Continue reading
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Comedy Takes on the Olympics: Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon & David Letterman
This past weekend, NBC had the foresight to know that they would have to slowly reintegrate regular entertainment programing into the blood stream of rabid Olympic viewers. They knew not to rush the matter and they respected our desire to … Continue reading
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Closing Ceremonies: I Almost Ran Out of Words
Shortly before the Vancouver 2010 closing ceremonies were upon us, I came across a tweet that echoed my feelings almost perfectly: @SethMeyers21 Nice work Winter Olympics. Now don’t blow it with an over emphasis on ice and whales at closing … Continue reading
Giant Slalom Aftermath & Olympic Helmet Fashion
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s awful Giant Slalom weather and the Vonn-Mancuso situation there were a lot of sound bites flying around regarding their relationship over the years and at present. Bottom line: the two are “polar opposite personalities,” and … Continue reading
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US Speed Skating & the Colbert Nation: “Kicking Ass & Mispronouncing Names”
… said Stephen Colbert on his Tuesday night show. On Wednesday night he came to us from the Colbert Report ‘sports zeppelin.’ He has also presented an ace profile on himself as the Assistant Sport Psychologist to the US speed skating team … Continue reading
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Colbert’s Vancouverage
Let this serve as your reminder that this week will feature hysterical Olympic “Vancouverage” by Stephen Colbert. Obviously the show is hilarious as usual, but here’s the rub: the 11:30 time slot interferes with prime Olympic coverage on NBC. So … Continue reading
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Stephen So-Right
This past week saw Stephen Colbert fall a little in love with Canada. Yes, the same people he once called ice-holes are impossible not to love (I beg to differ vis-à-vis Canadian roommate Greg); it looks like they love him … Continue reading
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Derby Day with Bob Costas & a Random Sullivan
In case the title had you worried: Never fear, there were mint juleps as well. Take a deep breath. As a kid I spent what felt like a fair amount of time at the Belmont Race Track with my family. … Continue reading →
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